“The role of a university education continues to expand: From the ivory tower to innovation and entrepreneurship, this makes it the bedrock of our society,” says Dr. Sargeant.

Additional lectures will discuss “Overview of Stevens Institute of Technology Research Initiatives,” plus “Preparing for the Next Sandy” and “Resilient Coastal Cities: The Magnitude and the Future”—all topics of interest not only to Stevens but to the Hoboken community at large.

Following the presentations, students will show off their design projects—ranging from the serious to the sublime; some of the more colorful offerings include a gluten-free corn puff and a device that automatically launches tennis balls allowing dogs to play fetch without the direct interaction of their owner. The event aims to expose graduating seniors to the experience of turning their senior project into an actual startup.

Furthermore, a reception will be held for the SURE House (SUstainable + REsilient)—Stevens’ entry into this year’s U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.